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Could a law intended to help protect workers actually be putting them in danger? A recent study of New York state's "Scaffold Law" suggests as much, but the law's supporters are crying foul and say the study's methodology is flawed.

Is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance, Safety, Accountability program as effective as the agency believes it is? Recent reports have come to conflicting conclusions.

Worker safety advocates say paid sick days result in healthier workplaces. Several states and municipalities are considering legislation that would require employers to provide paid sick time, and proponents say the movement will continue to grow.

Washington – A total of 1,168 children 14 and younger died in traffic crashes in 2012 – an average of three per day and a 3 percent increase from 2011, according to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington – In 2011, 74,100 children younger than 5 were taken to an emergency department because of an injury from a nursery product, according to a new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Washington – Falls – many involving ladders – are a leading cause of workplace injuries, according to a NIOSH study published April 25 in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Sydney – Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, cancer, and even death, according to a new study from the University of Sydney in Australia.

Washington – To mark Workers Memorial Day on April 28, various government officials have reflected on what must be done to help create safer work environments.

Workers who consider gas detectors and monitors “just another tool” are making a mistake, according to industry experts.

San Diego – Most U.S. workplace deaths are preventable, and several approaches can be taken to reduce exposures to hazardous conditions, suggests a new report from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.